Target-AF Communication for Selective Zero-Power Reporting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication systems face challenges in efficiently determining and transmitting data from zero-power terminals associated with a specific application function (AF) due to the large number of terminals covered by an access network device, leading to inefficient data reporting.
Innovation Solution
The method involves transmitting first information, including related information of a target AF, to trigger zero-power terminals to report data, utilizing identifier-related information such as truncated identifiers or indicator values to efficiently identify and communicate with relevant terminals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the access network device triggers all terminals to report data, then data completeness is improved, but communication overhead and processing complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the terminal population into two categories: zero-power terminals associated with the target AF and other terminals. The access network device selectively triggers only the segmented group related to the target AF to report data, rather than triggering all terminals. This segmentation reduces processing complexity while maintaining data completeness for the target AF.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by differentiating the data reporting behavior based on terminal characteristics and AF association. Zero-power terminals associated with the target AF are triggered to report data, while other terminals are not triggered. This localized approach optimizes processing complexity for the specific scenario of target AF data collection.
2Reliability
If the access network device triggers all terminals to report data, then data completeness is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments terminals into zero-power terminals associated with the target AF and other terminals. By selectively triggering only the segmented group related to the target AF, the system avoids unnecessary energy consumption from triggering unrelated terminals, while still ensuring data completeness for the target AF through the segmented approach.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies partial action by triggering only the necessary subset of terminals (zero-power terminals associated with the target AF) rather than all terminals. This partial triggering reduces energy consumption while maintaining sufficient data completeness for the target AF, avoiding the excessive action of triggering all terminals.
3Reliability
If the access network device triggers all terminals to report data, then data completeness is improved, but time efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments terminals into zero-power terminals associated with the target AF and other terminals. By triggering only the segmented group related to the target AF, the system reduces the total time required for data collection while maintaining data completeness for the target AF, as fewer terminals need to be waited for and processed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies partial action by triggering only the necessary subset of terminals (zero-power terminals associated with the target AF) rather than all terminals. This partial triggering improves time efficiency by reducing the overall data collection duration while still ensuring data completeness for the target AF through the selective triggering of relevant terminals only.
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AI summary
Provided is a method for communication. The method is performed by a first terminal device, and includes: receiving first information, wherein the first information includes related information of a target application function (AF), and the first information is used to trigger each of one or more terminal devices associated with the target AF to report data.